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obtain. By not protecting the woodlot from fire and grazing 

 he is destroying the future of the woodlot and injuring the 

 present stand of trees. Insects and fungi, because of his 

 neglect, use up a large percentage of the product. 



As has been said, a woodlot will respond to good treatment 

 and the owner can by giving a little attention to the growing 

 trees, and protecting them from their enemies, make a wood- 

 lot a source of income as well as have it furnish the farm with 

 all the wood desired. 



